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I said -- Then, dearest, since 't is so, / Since now at length my fate I know, / Since nothing all my love avails, / Since all, my life seemed meant for, fails, / Since this was written and needs must be -- / My whole heart rises up to bless / Your name in pride and thankfulness! / Take back the hope you gave, -- I claim / Only a memory of the same, / -- And this beside, if you will not blame, / Your leave for one more last ride with me.
My mistress bent that brow of hers; / Those deep dark eyes where pride demurs / When pity would be softening through, / Fixed me a breathing-while or two / With life or death in the balance: right! / The blood replenished me again; / My last thought was at least not vain: / I and my mistress, side by side / Shall be together, breathe and ride, / So, one day more am I deified. / Who knows but the world may end to-night?